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Formal

Protocol-aware data security proxy for databases and APIs

San Francisco, CAOnsite1-50cybersecuritySeed
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Formal builds a reverse proxy that parses wire protocols like Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB to enforce least-privilege access, mask sensitive data, and audit queries in real-time. It serves security teams at companies handling sensitive data like Notion, Ramp, and Gusto, enabling granular control without application changes. This matters for securing AI agents and modern data stacks against breaches and compliance risks.

Tech stack
GolangRustTemporalPostgresMySQLSnowflakeKafkaS3AWS
Perks & benefits
Health insuranceEquityUnlimited PTO
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Open roles ยท 10
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Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Design and build a high-performance, real-time data security platform handling large data volumes. Requires 6+ years building scalable backend systems with strong Golang and systems-level experience.

San Francisco, CABackend EngineeringOn-siteS3SSH
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Product Marketing Manager

Develops and executes product marketing strategies, campaigns, and collateral to drive growth in data security. Requires 5+ years B2B SaaS/cybersecurity experience, strong grasp of compliance frameworks, and sales collaboration skills.

San Francisco, CAProduct MarketingOn-siteGDPRCCPA
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Account Executive

Account Executive generates leads via cold calling and networking, manages full sales cycles for technical data security product, and closes deals with security teams at startups. Requires 5+ years sales experience at early-stage startups with technical products.

San Francisco, CAAccount ExecutiveOn-siteS3CRM
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Software Engineer | Backend

Builds scalable backend systems for a high-performance data security platform handling real-time data volumes. Requires strong Golang expertise, streaming frameworks like Kafka/Pub/Sub, containerization, and production debugging skills.

San Francisco, CABackend EngineeringOn-siteAWSRust
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Channel Account Specialist

Develops channel strategies, recruits and manages partners, provides sales enablement, and drives revenue growth through ecosystem expansion in data security. Requires 5+ years channel sales experience, strong relationship skills, and strategic abilities.

San Francisco, CAPartnershipsOn-siteChannel SalesData Security
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Field Marketing Specialist

Plans and executes in-person field marketing events like dinners, meetups, and major conferences (RSA, Black Hat) to engage security leaders and drive pipeline. Requires 3-5 years B2B tech experience, event expertise, and strong collaboration skills.

San Francisco, CAOtherOn-siteB2B MarketingField Marketing
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Software Engineer | Fullstack

Fullstack engineer owning frontend architecture with TypeScript/NextJS and backend in Golang, optimizing performance, enhancing features, and leading high-impact initiatives for a data security platform. Requires expertise in modern frameworks, streaming data, and infrastructure.

San Francisco, CAFullstack EngineeringOn-siteReactNextJS
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Founding Designer

Founding Designer owns UI/UX, visual design, branding, website, and marketing content for a data security SaaS platform. Requires strong Figma proficiency, standout portfolio, and ability to lead projects in a fast-paced startup with CEO collaboration.

San Francisco, CAProduct DesignOn-siteFigmaBranding
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Solutions Engineer

Solutions Engineer partners with customers to understand infrastructure, lead technical evaluations, design custom architectures, and ensure successful deployments of data security platform. Requires strong technical background in cloud, data protocols, and production coding experience.

San Francisco, CASales EngineeringHybridS3AWS
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Senior Software Engineer | Backend

Designs and develops high-performance backend data platforms handling real-time large-scale data using Golang, streaming frameworks like Kafka, and containerization tools. Owns features from research to production, optimizes systems, and leads impactful initiatives in a fast-growing startup.

San Francisco, CABackend EngineeringOn-siteS3AWS